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Iron and Wine
Kiss Each Other Clean

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By  |  January 20th, 2011
Filed under: indie rock, folk, folk-rock

Sounds like: The Antlers, Josh Ritter, Fleet Foxes

Confession: I went through a pseudo-obnoxious introspective-angsty phase right before I moved to the east coast for college. I listened to a lot of Iron and Wine during that time.…keep reading →


Stealing Sheep
The Mountain Dogs

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By  |  January 17th, 2011
Filed under: female vocalist, folk, psychedelic

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My attention was caught this morning when I heard the upcoming single “The Mountain Dogs” by Liverpool girl-trio Stealing Sheep, to be released Valentines Day, 2011. The group’s sound is…keep reading →


Joe Pug
Nation of Heat

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By  |  January 11th, 2011
Filed under: folk, acoustic, americana

Sounds like: Tallest Man on Earth, Bob Dylan, Dan Bern

When you hear that a musician is an “old soul,” what comes to mind? Do you picture someone singing about their rambling travels? Do they tell poetic stories of the…keep reading →


The Builders and the Butchers
Dead Reckoning

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By  |  January 7th, 2011
Filed under: folk, blues rock, americana

Sounds like: Murder by Death, Langhorne Slim, William Elliot Whitmore

Portland’s The Builders and the Butchers fail to disappoint once again with their newest release, Dead Reckoning. Staying true to their previous recipe, Ryan Solee’s voice is rugged and guides the…keep reading →


Hem
Rabbit Songs

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By  |  December 22nd, 2010
Filed under: female vocalist, folk, alt-country

Sounds like: Cowboy Junkies, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, Azure Ray, Mazzy Star

Hearing the song “Half Acre” by Hem (from their 2002 debut album Rabbit Songs) makes me want to spend December somewhere cold. Somewhere you can feel warm and cozy inside,…keep reading →


Elliott Smith
An Introduction To...

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By  |  December 21st, 2010
Filed under: folk, folk-rock, acoustic

Sounds like: Nick Drake, Conor Oberst, Iron & Wine

Know what I’ve found to be the most efficient introduction to Elliott Smith? Remember that really intense scene in the Royal Tenenbaums where Richie Tenenbaum (played by Luke Wilson) attempts…keep reading →


Jinja Safari
Self Titled

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By  |  December 16th, 2010
Filed under: indie pop, experimental, folk

Sounds like: Vampire Weekend, Animal Collective, Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire

Jinja Safari are beings of the earth. Meeting at a beachside campfire in early 2010, from completely opposite ends of Australia, this talented duo is entertaining multitudes with their self-titled…keep reading →


Horse Feathers
Drain You (Nirvana Cover)

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By  |  December 12th, 2010
Filed under: folk, acoustic, indie folk

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A Portland take on a Seattle staple, Horse Feathers transports the Nevermind classic from its grungy city roots to the lush sonic soundscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Their album, Thistled…keep reading →



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